Women go through a lot when comes to their
health. Starting from monthly periods to
critical health issues they have to undergo a lot irrespective of age. It is very important for women to be healthy.

There is an absolute need for them to go and check
up with their doctors regularly for getting rid of any future health
risks. Irregular check-ups with doctor
may lead to serious issues.

For example, if you are in first stage of any
serious health issue and neglected to report it to doctor on time there won’t
be any use in consulting the doctor at that later stage. So it is recommended to consult doctor
regularly if you see any signs and symptoms or changes in your health
condition.

There is an absolute need to be aware of few
diseases and symptoms of those diseased that were mainly seen in women. Most of
women these days are getting prone to breast cancer and high blood pressure, it
is way too important to perform self health check-ups in order to get rid of
high risks.

1. Self breast exam

Giving self breast exam for your breasts regularly
is very important. In order to note the
changes in your breasts it is mandatory to first examine your breasts. If you find any changes that are not present
before then it is recommended that you report the changes to your doctor
immediately.

All you need to do is stand before a mirror with
your breast part undressed. Observe your
breasts if there are any changes like dimpling, redness, or scalyness of skin
or nipples and if any make sure to report them your doctor.

The next step, lie down and start checking your
breast with your fingers rubbed on them gently all over it. Repeat the same
with your left breast.

2. HIV Test at home

The most dangerous disease HIV (Human
Immunodeficiency Virus) is not just any disease that can be ignored. This is because this virus causes AIDS.

U.S. government has introduced only one test that
can be done in privacy to know whether you are HIV positive or HIV negative and
the test is called as “The Home Access HIV-1 Test System” or “The Home Access
Express HIV-1 Test System.” This HIV
test is available in pharmacies. You can
also use this through mail orders and online.

This is how this test is performed:

Using your PIN number you have to mail your
collected blood samples to a lab for professional testing.

You will receive the results through PIN.

If needed the system also provides you confidential
counseling.

3. Heart rate

Heart disease is one of the most serious conditions
that most women face. In United States
most of the women die due to heart diseases.
Keeping in check of your own heart rate or heart pulse can help you stay
away from heart diseases to some extent.

In order to find your pulse place your index and
middle finger on the underside of your opposite wrist, just underneath the
thumb. Keep track of the clock for one
minute. The pulse rate for adults should
be between 60 and 100 beats per minute.
If you find your heart rate above or below mentioned levels then inform
it to your doctor immediately.

4. Blood pressure

High blood pressure is another factor that causes
heart diseases in women. The best way to
check your blood pressure at home is with the help of a personal blood pressure
checking kit. Normal blood pressure
level is 120/80.

How
to perform:

Depending on the size of your upper arm buy the
kit. Learn some basic things about its
usage. Check it weekly as the blood
pressure fluctuates in seconds depending on the situation.

5. Urinary Tract Infection

If you are observing Urinary Tract Infection, then
you must be very much aware of symptoms like burning sensation when you
urinate. If you are confirm with UTI
then right away perform the test. If
your test is positive then immediately consult your doctor for antibiotics to
get rid of bacterial infection. If
neglected the infection can spread over to kidneys and may result into health
issues.

6. Ovulation test

Of all the at-home tests mentioned above this is the
best test that can be conducted at home.
This test can help you with what time is good for you conceive. This urine test helps in detecting the rise
in the hormone that signals your ovaries to release an egg.

If you have a 28-day menstrual cycle, test on the
11th day after you start your period.

If the test results positive, it is clear that you
will ovulate in the next 24 to 36 hours.

7. Pregnancy test

Women love to conceive. These days you can see the advertisements
showing the pregnancy test kits. You can
know whether you are positive or negative with the help of that kit. All you need to do is to wait for week after
you miss you regular periods.

8. Malignant moles

If you are noticing any changes like moles or spots
changing, growing, or bleeding on your skin consult dermatologist. These may be signs of skin cancer. If you find them early you can get rid of
higher risks.

9. Depression

Depression is not a physical disease, but no less
than any other big disease. The signs of
depression are weight loss, weight gain, hopelessness, irritability, and
fatigue.

If you find any of the aforementioned symptoms then you can test it in the site
PsychCentral.com and take a test over there.
Take the help of a psychologist for further treatment.

When women get health conscious it is a good sign of
complete family being cared by her at all situations being healthy. These are
the self health check-ups that women should do at their homes.